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Citroen C3 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Leapmotor B05?

Citroen C3 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Leapmotor B05 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,952 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor B05 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 157 km more than the Citroen C3.

B05

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Leapmotor B05 offers substantially more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Leapmotor B05 delivers moderately more torque with 240 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 549 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers only slightly more boot space – 310 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries moderately more – 423 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor B05 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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B05

Leapmotor B05

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 401 - 482 km
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Citroen C3

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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